Citation to Appear at Hearing to Find Parent's Consent Not Necessary for Child's Adoption

Ventura Superior Court · Ventura County Local Forms

Verified current as of July 19, 2026

This form is used to notify a parent that a court hearing will be held to decide whether their permission is needed for their child to be adopted, typically when the parent has abandoned the child or is unfit. The person who needs this form is someone seeking to adopt a child whose parent cannot be found, refuses to give permission, or whose parental rights may need to be terminated.